Montour Property Records

Montour County, Pennsylvania, is fragmented into nine townships and two boroughs. In Montour County, PA, property records state encumbrances and market prices. These archives support the appropriate collection of property taxes and fees by providing transparent documentation of property-related information.

Statistics from the Montour County property records give insight into residents' economic status through the median home value of $297,350, the median rent cost of $927, and the median household income at $59,807. Regarding property taxation, the county reported a median property tax rate of 0.85%.

Property records in Montour County, PA, are under the custodianship of the Recorder of Deeds. This office upholds legal instruments such as mortgages, assignments, deeds, easements, right of way, agreements, leases, real estate transfers, releases, and plats. The indexing of these records is based on grantor/grantee names, instrument types, book/page numbers, and recording dates.

In Montour County, individuals have the option to access physical records by visiting the office at 253 Mill Street, Danville, PA 17821. Alternatively, those who prefer online access can utilize the INFOCON County Access System, a database offering recorded documents dating from January 1997. However, accessing documents in the system requires setting up a paid subscription account.

The Recorder of Deeds in Montour County imposes various fees for obtaining property records. For detailed information on fee structure, interested individuals should contact the office at 570-271-3012.

For zoning verification, particularly in the townships of Anthony, Liberty, Mayberry, and Washingtonville Borough, contact the Montour County Zoning Office at 570-271-3021. This office issues zoning permits within its specified boundaries. For properties beyond these areas, contact the relevant zoning authority within municipal limits for zoning and land use classifications governed by local ordinances.